30/03/2026
At last week's Auckland Masters prizegiving, Peter Walters was presented with a lifetime achievement award by the Auckland Touch Association.
In presenting the award, Board member Rhonda Togipau said, "we are exceptionally proud to recognise 'Mr Touch, Pete' for his years of unconditional service to the game of touch. He is our local mΔtua/ home ground hero and continues to be a role model in our Auckland Touch community and he is recognised Nationally and Internationally for his service to touch."
Pete's latest award adds to a growing list of recognitions he has received over the last ten or so years including:
Touch NZ Distinguished Service award
NZ Order of Merit award, presented by the Governor General
Being featured on the documentary, The People's Game, with a full episode dedicated to him
Being sought for his touch expertise all over the world from countries as far away as Italy and China
No doubt the awards and recognitions will continue.
Congrats Pete.